One of the central Game of the Thrones questions that needs to be answered in season eight is who will sit on the Iron Throne after all of the wars are over. After eight seasons of teasing viewers with options ranging from Daenerys to Jon Snow to Gendry, someone decent has to finally earn that uncomfortable chair, right? Well, maybe not. The looming threat of the Night King combined with the possibility of a fiery battle between the Mother of Dragons and Cersei could mean that the Iron Throne will be destroyed in battle. There’s an equally strong possibility that whoever inherits it next will do away with the throne because of what it symbolizes. While that could be frustrating for fans, eliminating that divisive symbol of power could be the best thing to ever happen to the Seven Kingdoms. The Iron Throne is a monstrous thing. According to A Wiki of Ice and Fire, Aegon I Targaryen, the first king of Westeros, had the throne made out of the swords of his enemies. Since then, it’s been the central seat of power in the Seven Kingdoms and it has inspired far too many wars as the Targaryens, Baratheons, and others battled for the right to claim it. Currently, Daenerys and Cersei are vying for the seat, but neither of them knows that Jon Snow is the rightful heir . Given the Dragon Queen’s behavior since returning to Westeros, there’s an excellent chance that the power of ruling could corrupt her as it did so many of her family members. Meanwhile, Cersei’s bringing the Golden Company to King’s Landing to protect her interests rather than sending her forces North to assist in defeating the White Walker army. This decision is sure to be the key to her downfall, and it could signal the downfall of the throne, too. We only have to look back to season two for proof. POPSUGAR

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